Aiden Fucci

Victim impact statements from the slain teen's family convey the damage the 2021 murder inflicted on the St. Johns County community. Author: Anne Schindler.

Aiden Fucci, who pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and admitted to stabbing his 13-year-old schoolmate Tristyn Bailey more than 100 times in the early ...

Hundreds of pages of victim impact statements were sent to Judge Smith on behalf of Tristyn’s family before the sentencing hearing. “When I close my eyes, I think about the pain she must have suffered... Due to the nature of this crime, there is no way to hide these details from these babies.” “I don’t see the evidence for it.” While I know it is not my weight to bear, it doesn’t change the fact that I feel this.” “Aiden Fucci made a heinous decision on May 9, 2021, and took the very life that I brought into this world,” she said through sobs. “I used to think about cute stories I’d share at her wedding one day. I don’t know the context of how this was talked about. “I do not know if we’ll ever have comfort in our home again.” “While I sit here publicly reliving tidbits of our worst nightmare, I recognize that none of these horrific memories will bring Tristyn back,” she said. Tristyn’s eldest sister, Brittney Bailey Russell, recalled being out of the state when she got the news that Tristyn was missing. “The memories of May 9 will forever be engrained in my mind, body and soul.

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — The State Attorney's Office wrapped up victim impact statements Wednesday morning, during the sentencing hearing for Aiden Fucci.

She explained how their “Bailey Sunday Funday” is no longer, adding that every Sunday brings back the memory of the day Tristyn was killed. She also added a stone to the jar saying it represented her loss of faith in the school system to keep violent students away from the innocent. “He essentially killed Tristyn seven times.” I have nightmares about that moment,” Alexis said. “You took away my baby sister,” Teegan said, looking directly at Fucci. “This jar now holds 114 stones,” Alexis said.

Tristyn Bailey was stabbed 114 times in an unspeakable murder. A Snapchat selfie caught her killer classmate · Nearly three years on from brutal Mother's Day ...

“As the only brother, Teegan commands a special bond with each of his sisters and Teegan was able to bring out Tristyn’s serious side. When any one of them had anything to do, she was the first to go with them. “Sophia and Tristyn were easily described as the ying/yang relationship. “As a daughter, Tristyn always exceeded the expectations that were put in front of her. As the baby of the family, she is treasured in every way,” He is now in the midst of sentencing, where he faces 40 years to life in prison. We remain forever, Tristyn Bailey Strong!” She was always able to engage with each of them. “Brittney and Tristyn, despite being 16 years apart, were best friends and kindred spirits. He was later seen in the footage running by himself. “Their strength and grace throughout this case has been incredible. Because he’s just a kid.

While the Bailey family addressed the court in person and on the stand, Fucci made his plea on paper.

Fucci, 16, could spend the rest of his life in prison. I’m sorry for all the pain I caused to the Bailey family. [Closing arguments made in Aiden Fucci’s trial; judge to determine whether he gets life](https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2023/03/22/closing-statements-made-in-aiden-fuccis-trial-judge-to-determine-whether-he-gets-life/) Most of all, however, I grieve for Stacy Bailey as a mother.” The state and the defense have now both made their case in Aiden Fucci’s sentencing hearing. Johns County judge may be weighing those words, spoken Wednesday in court by the mother of Tristyn Bailey.

Aiden Fucci didn't just take Tristyn's life that day, he took everything from us," said the sister of a 13-year-old cheerleader who was fatally stabbed 114 ...

Larizza stating that the number of stab wounds supported the charge and showed the attack was premeditated. "The sleep deprivation is taking a toll on me mentally and physically. "Our family broke that day, and I don’t recognize any of us anymore," she said. Other friends and family of Tristyn's also spoke during the sentencing hearing. Infuriated doesn’t even come close to touching the amount of rage I find myself trapped in," she said. In my dreams, I try and reach out and grab her, beg her to spend the night, anything to prevent what happened just hours later.

Judges will seal the fate of Aiden Fucci on Friday after the family of victim Tristyn Bailey appeared before the court on Wednesday to provide emotional ...

The teen killer pleaded guilty and expressed regret to the family of the 13-year-old girl. Aiden Fucci is the killer of 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey. Judges will seal the fate of Aiden Fucci on Friday after the family of victim Tristyn Bailey appeared before the court on Wednesday to provide emotional accounts.

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — Wednesday was an emotional day in court for the family and friends of Tristyn Bailey, the teen killed by her classmate Aiden Fucci ...

With Fucci pleading guilty to stabbing Tristyn 114 times, the Bailey family asked Judge R. “He’s always been such a good kid and I don’t even know where that came from.” [Click here](https://www.actionnewsjax.com/mobile-apps/) to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, [click here](https://www.actionnewsjax.com/mobile-apps/) to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and [click here](https://www.actionnewsjax.com/video/) to stream Action News Jax live. “The door to Tristyn’s room remains closed. It is exactly as she left it. “I want to be clear that your insincere apology is not accepted,” Forrest Bailey said of the apology Fucci made in court when he pleaded guilty.

Aiden Fucci faces 40 years to life in the stabbing death of 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey. Here's what you need to know about the St. Johns County case.

There is [security video](https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/courts/2021/08/25/tristyn-bailey-killing-st-johns-county-video-evidence-released/5584258001/) and DNA evidence. [matched a fragment lodged in Bailey's scalp](https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/crime/2022/08/17/tristyn-bailey-killing-new-evidence-revealed-aiden-fucci-murder-case-st-johns-county/10346086002/) and was identified as Fucci's. [was arrested on a first-degree murder charge](https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/crime/2021/05/10/tristyn-bailey-deputies-give-update-after-body-girl-found-st-johns-county/5021745001/) in the death of Bailey. [Fucci changed his plea to guilty](https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/courts/2023/02/06/aiden-fucci-pleads-guilty-in-death-of-tristyn-bailey-in-st-johns/69876355007/). An inmate also said Fucci asserted that he was "real" because he stabbed a girl face to face, unlike others who resorted to shooting someone. Police located the jeans in Fucci’s bedroom during a search warrant. Smith asked Fucci if he was sure nothing was on his clothes from the night before, according to the Sheriff's Office. One of the responses read, "You were with her Aiden u know what happened to her." In Fucci's arrest report, he confirmed being with Bailey at a mutual friend’s house and leaving with her at about 1:10 a.m. [ friends told investigators that Fucci often talked about killing people](https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/local/2021/07/14/tristyn-bailey-killing-witnesses-say-suspect-said-he-planned-kill/7943687002/) and specifically said he planned to drag a random person into the woods and stab them. On the night of her death, a friend said Fucci asked for Bailey's number, according to police reports. Tristyn Bailey was one of five children of Stacy and Forrest Bailey.

After two days, and hours of heartbreaking testimony and analysis--attorneys for both sides held closing statements in the Aiden Fucci sentencing hearing.

“We heard that he was neglected emotionally, that his father was physically abusive, and there is the constant movement. Fucci’s family history with mental illness was also included in the closing argument. And he will be entitled to a 25-year review,” Dunton said. Peoples reminded the judge that her client is a child, and not mature. Both the jeans and the drain in the sink where Smith was seen washing the jeans later tested positive for blood, according to her arrest warrant. Dunton explained that the images Smith viewed of Bailey’s body would be a visual he wouldn’t soon forget. It’s just whether he wanted to or not,” she said. He said he would act innocent, keep killing and run away,” Dunton said. Later in the conversation, his mom says “We’re going to go home and get your clothes ... [‘I’m sorry for all the pain I caused’: Aiden Fucci, relatives write letters to judge, Tristyn Bailey’s family](https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2023/03/23/im-sorry-for-all-the-pain-i-caused-aiden-fucci-his-family-members-write-letters-to-judge-tristyn-baileys-family/) the clothes you were wearing.” Fucci tells his dad there shouldn’t be anything on his clothes. The investigator testifying said yes.

Is the teenager who pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in the deadly stabbing of his classmate “beyond saving?”

Fucci, 16, could spend the rest of his life in prison. [Grim medical examiner testimony, emotional victim impact statements on 1st day of Aiden Fucci sentencing](https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/03/21/grim-medical-examiner-testimony-emotional-victim-impact-statements-on-1st-day-of-aiden-fucci-sentencing/)] I’m sorry for all the pain I caused to the Bailey family. Most of all, however, I grieve for Stacy Bailey as a mother.” The state and the defense have now both made their case in Aiden Fucci’s sentencing hearing, according to News 6 partner Johns County judge may be weighing those words, spoken Wednesday in court by the mother of Tristyn Bailey.

Tristyn Bailey's family and St. Johns County community have likely wanted to know how the 13-year-old's killer and his parents felt. Now they do.

I know my words cannot undo anything and I know you will experience the grief you are suffering for the rest of your lives. This is the boy we remember. This is the Aiden we know. Aiden truly is a kind and caring boy who has the love and support of an entire community of family — his parents, grandparents, stepparents, brothers, sisters, cousins, teachers, coaches, and even his Boy Scout troop. After school and doctors' appointments, we would stop by Sweet Frog or Jeremiah's Italian Ice and if you rode "shotgun," you got to pick the playlist on the drive home. Pieces of ourselves remain broken as we struggle to move forward, trying to understand the circumstances of what happened. My prayers go out to you and your family. Your Honor, nothing can measure the depth of despair caused by Aiden's crime and the inability to help your child when they need you most. Dad your made things fun like the tarp to the fourwheeler so we could slide on the tarp behind. I'm sorry for all the pain I caused to the Baily family. From a mother pleading on behalf of the life of her adolescent son, please show my Aiden mercy, he is not beyond saving. The only member of Fucci's family to testify in the two days of sentencing hearings was his grandmother, Deborah Spiwak.

Aiden Fucci wrote a letter addressing the judge, Tristyn Bailey's family, the community and his parents prior to being sentenced in teen's stabbing death.

Killer, 16, could be jailed for life for fatally stabbing teenager 114 times when he is sentenced in Florida.

I’m sorry for all the pain I caused to the Bailey family. I’m sorry that you didn’t get to know her that long. Fucci was a juvenile when the killing occurred and is not eligible for the death penalty. I(’m) sorry to the friends, brothers, sisters, mom, dad and any other family relatives. “First off I want to say that I’m sorry. [Tristyn Bailey](/topic/tristyn-bailey)’s classmate killer wrote a letter expressing remorse to the family for fatally stabbing her 114 times but in it never apologised directly to the teenager he brutally murdered.